Phish's 2025 New Year's Eve Residency at Madison Square Garden: A Recap of the First Show and What's to Come
Phish made a triumphant return to Madison Square Garden for their highly anticipated 2025 New Year's Eve residency. The band's 88th performance at the iconic venue set the stage for what promises to be a memorable year-end run, showcasing a revitalized group ready to deliver four special shows.
Kicking off their MSG series with the energetic "Buried Alive," Phish launched into a dynamic set that included fan favorites like "AC/DC Bag," "Roggae," and a medley of tracks that showcased their musical prowess. Frontman Trey Anastasio's acoustic rendition of "Sleep" added a serene moment before the band closed out the first set with a lively performance of "Run Like an Antelope."
The second set saw Phish dive into the evocative "Oblivion" before transitioning seamlessly into "Down with Disease," "Simple," and "Gotta Jiboo." A standout moment came with a mesmerizing 24-minute rendition of "Theme from the Bottom," followed by a reprise of "Simple" and a captivating finale with "Everything's Right" and "Slave to the Traffic Light."
With two more shows scheduled at The Garden leading up to New Year's Eve, Phish's total performances at MSG will reach 91. Fans can find tickets and additional information on phish.com, and stream the NYE series live on livephish.com or nugs.net. Don't miss out on the excitement as Phish continues to deliver unforgettable performances in their legendary residency.